held up in rear, ridden after 9th, behind when pulled up before 3 out
held up, lost touch from 5th, not fluent 9th, well behind from 11th
in touch, headway approaching 4 out, soon ridden, lost 2nd approaching last, weakened flat
prominent, joined leaders 4th, lost place but still in touch when slipped up bend approaching 10th
made all, clear from 3 out, ridden flat, edged close home home, kept on, finished lame
tracked winner to 4th, niggled along 6th, ridden 8th, outpaced approaching 4 out, rallied after next, switched right flat, kept on
behind, joined leaders 5th, ridden after 10th, weakened approaching 3 out
prominent, lost place approaching 9th, ridden next, stayed on one pace from 2 out
Topweight Guilsborough Gorse is likely to be a popular choice amongst backers for this novices' handicap chase having found just the one too good in each of his last two starts. While the seven-year-old undoubtedly holds solid claims there is the slight impression that he may again be found wanting in the finish, especially over this trip and on this course, and may do better over further. The reappearing Khayali would have claims if fit enough for his first outing of the campaign, while Moor Hall Rock looks well-treated on the best of his hurdles form. However, the TEAMtalk vote goes to Commanche Pride. Formerly trained in Ireland, the eight-year-old makes his British debut here but in a weak-looking contest has to be respected and the booking of Mick Fitzgerald really does take the eye. At forecast odds he could be worth a small investment.
